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Chris's woodcarvings have been recognized by Guinness World Records, and the CEO of Victorinox Swiss Army Knives called his \"Little Book of Whittling\" \"\"The most wonderful book about whittling I have ever seen.\" \n\u003cbr\u003eLora S. Irish is a nationally recognized carving artist and the author of 24 books, including \"135 Gunstock Carving Patterns, Chip Carving Workshop, \"and \"Relief Carving Workshop.\" Fox Chapel Publishing has sold more than 300,000 copies of Irish's books. \n\u003cbr\u003eEverett Ellenwood is an award-winning carver and author of \"The Complete Book Of Woodcarving,\" which has sold more than 25,000 copies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can whittle just about anything, the only limit is your imagination. It's so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book. 12 leading woodcarvers share their expertise, presening 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Whittling Today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can whittle just about anything--the only limit is your imagination. It's so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. We show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you'll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this comprehensive whittler's starter guide you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-24 easy-to-make whittling projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Step-by-step instructions, how-to photos, and ready-to-carve patterns \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-How to whittle classic toys, useful gifts, and fun displays \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Whittling techniques for twigs and branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-The four basic knife cuts that most whittlers use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-What to look for when choosing a whittling knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-How to sharpen your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A complete guide for beginners to learn how to whittle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Features 24 easy projects to build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Includes step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, full-size patterns, and helpful tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Projects start simple and slowly progress in difficulty while remaining approachable and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Written by a team of 12 leading woodcarvers and the editors of \u003ci\u003eWoodcarving Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can whittle just about anything--the only limit is your imagination. It's so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book! We've assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects for beginners that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips. Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. We show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you'll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eEditors of Woodcarving Illustrated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, \u003cem\u003eWoodcarving Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you're just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, \u003cem\u003eWoodcarving Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. 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